Winter fast approaching as developments continue at The Remarkables ski area
The new Remarkables ski area base building high above Queenstown will be a world-class facility, reflecting its
environment while offering ski area visitors the best possible experience on the snow.
New images released today show a striking building designed by Michael Wyatt, one of New Zealand’s leading architects.
Featuring strong angles and high peaks, wraparound decks and panoramic views, it will not only welcome visitors to The
Remarkables, but sets a benchmark for ski area design and functionality.
The multi-million-dollar state-of-the-art building is designed to make a day at The Remarkables easy for skiers and
boarders with improved restaurant, ticketing, rentals and retail, and easier access to the Curvey Basin lift which
opened last year accessing new and improved trails.
“It’s a stunning-looking building that reflects its dramatic alpine location,” said NZSki CEO Paul Anderson.
“The services on the ground floor are all designed to make it quick and easy to buy tickets, collect rental equipment
and get on snow – we’ve really focused on making it easy for our guests to get what they need and start enjoying their
day.
“The top floor, which features a stunning 10m high glass frontage, is where you will find the café and restaurant with
seating for more than 700 inside and another 400 outside.”
Expansive decks open up directly onto the learners’ area and continue around the building, offering sweeping views of
the Wakatipu Basin and the Southern Alps.
“We’re starting to see the building taking shape which is hugely exciting for all of us, and the staff can’t wait to get
in there and welcome our first guests,” said Mr Anderson.
For those wanting the best deal for lift passes this winter, the sales period for Early Bird season passes for Coronet
Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt is drawing to a close, with passes only available until this Thursday
The Early Bird season pass is the best value for those planning to ski and ride regularly in 2015, and there are a range
of season pass options depending on where people intend to spend most time skiing and riding. The NZSki Pass provides
the most flexibility and longest winter season with access to all three NZSki ski areas, including night skiing at
Coronet Peak.
An adult NZSki Pass offering access to Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt is just $999 for the season (youths and
seniors $699; students $799).
The popular Queenstown Pass (for The Remarkables and Coronet Peak, including night skiing) is just $899 for adults ($599
for youths and seniors; $699 for students).
An adult season pass for The Remarkables is $699, with the option to add on night skiing at Coronet Peak for just $99
for the season.
The Early Bird Mt Hutt adult season pass price is $749, ($599 for students and $329 for youths and seniors). A Mt Hutt
Midweek Pass is $459 for adults and $359 for students respectively.
2015 season passes are available online at http://www.nzski.com/products/2015/seasonPasses.jsp
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